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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online education enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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