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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning are enabling learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Algeria to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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