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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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