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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Algeria to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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