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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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