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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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