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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in digital education technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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