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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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