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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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