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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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