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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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