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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning enable students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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