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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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