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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach 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 participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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