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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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