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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

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