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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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