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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Algeria to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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