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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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