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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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