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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

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