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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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