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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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