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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth 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 ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations must deal with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

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