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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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