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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Algeria to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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