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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key 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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