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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education have enabled people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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