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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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