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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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