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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning have enabled students all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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