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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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