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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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