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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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