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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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