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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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