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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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