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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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