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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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