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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. 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. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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