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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology enable students all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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