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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

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