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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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