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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part 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. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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