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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Armenia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

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