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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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