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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning have made it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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