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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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