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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high student attrition?

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MOOCS And Open Education