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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education are enabling humans all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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