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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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