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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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