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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in courses online. 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 massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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