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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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