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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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