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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

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