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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

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