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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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