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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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