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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in digital education technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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