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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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