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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Montenegro to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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