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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online learning technology are making it possible for 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. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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