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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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