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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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