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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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