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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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