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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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