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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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