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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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