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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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