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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online education technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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