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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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