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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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