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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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