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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic education technology enable learners all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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