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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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