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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology have empowered students all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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