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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction 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 assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Algeria to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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