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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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