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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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