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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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