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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Algeria to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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