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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online education are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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