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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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