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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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