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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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