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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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