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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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