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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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