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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Algeria to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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