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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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