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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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