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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open educational experiments. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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