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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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