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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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