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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. 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. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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