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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of 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 online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bangladesh to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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