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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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