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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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