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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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