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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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