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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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