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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education are empowering learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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