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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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