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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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