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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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