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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Algeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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