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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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