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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in elearning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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