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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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