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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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