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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

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