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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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