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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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