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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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