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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Algeria to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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