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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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