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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Algeria to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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