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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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