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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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