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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning have empowered people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Educators want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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