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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

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