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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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