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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

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