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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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