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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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