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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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