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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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