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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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