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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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