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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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