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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education experiments. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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