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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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