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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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