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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high attrition?

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