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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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