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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also studies 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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