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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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