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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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