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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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