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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Algeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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