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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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