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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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