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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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