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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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