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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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