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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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