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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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