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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning are enabling students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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