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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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