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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online education are making it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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