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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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