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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better understand these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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