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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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