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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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