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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people 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 normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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