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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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