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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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