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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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