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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and many other participants need to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes 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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