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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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