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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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