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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in electronic educational technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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