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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Algeria to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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