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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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