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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

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