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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

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