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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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