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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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