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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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