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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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