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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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