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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in elearning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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