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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology enable humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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