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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

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