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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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