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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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