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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning enable people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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