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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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