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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Algeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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