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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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