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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in digital education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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