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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

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