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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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