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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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