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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to understand these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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