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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning enable people in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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