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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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