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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online education technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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