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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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