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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations 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 learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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