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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always 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 subjects that e-learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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