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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Algeria to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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