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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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