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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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