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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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