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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in digital education technology enable students all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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