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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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