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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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