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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high attrition?

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