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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Algeria to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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