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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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