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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in digital education technology enable humans all over the world to be participants 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 normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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