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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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