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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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