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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high attrition?

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