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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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