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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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