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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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