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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. People want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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