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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in elearning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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