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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in classes 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 learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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