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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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