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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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