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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

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