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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

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