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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning enable learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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