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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Algeria to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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