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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Algeria to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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