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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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