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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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