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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in digital education technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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