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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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