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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning are enabling people all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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