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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online education are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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