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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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