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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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