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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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