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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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