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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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