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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these open education experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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