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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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