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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Algeria to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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