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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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