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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

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