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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning have empowered humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Algeria to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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