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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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