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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Algeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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