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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning have enabled learners all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high attrition?

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