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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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