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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. 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 consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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