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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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