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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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