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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning are enabling people all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open educational experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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