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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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