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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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