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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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