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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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