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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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