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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

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