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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

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