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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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