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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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