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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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