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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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