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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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