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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that distance learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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