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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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