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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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