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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Algeria to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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