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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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