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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New changes in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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