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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver 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 typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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