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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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