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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ethiopia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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