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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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