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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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