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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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