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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

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