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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning enable learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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