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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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