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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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