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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online education have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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