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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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