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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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