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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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