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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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