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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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