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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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