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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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