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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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