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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are enabling students all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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