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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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