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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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