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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Algeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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