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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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