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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information the intriguing 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 book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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