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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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