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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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