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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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