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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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