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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Algeria to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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