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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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