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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models 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 institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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