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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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