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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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