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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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