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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in elearning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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