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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology enable students all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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