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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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