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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education are empowering people all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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