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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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