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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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