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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Algeria to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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