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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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