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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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