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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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