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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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