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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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