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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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