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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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