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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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