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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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