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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. 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 MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

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