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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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