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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Algeria to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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