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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

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