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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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