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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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