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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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