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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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