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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

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