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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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