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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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