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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high attrition?

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