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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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