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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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