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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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