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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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