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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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