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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online education technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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