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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Algeria to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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