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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

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