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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in e-learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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