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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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