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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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