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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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