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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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