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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning are enabling people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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