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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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