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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Algeria to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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