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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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