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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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