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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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