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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Algeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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