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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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