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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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