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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology are empowering people all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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