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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Algeria to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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