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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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