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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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