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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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