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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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