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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Algeria to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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