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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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