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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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