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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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