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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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