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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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