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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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