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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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