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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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