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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are customarily free 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 a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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