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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning have empowered learners all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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