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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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