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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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