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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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