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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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