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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in elearning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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