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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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