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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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