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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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