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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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