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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. People want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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