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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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