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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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