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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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