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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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