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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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