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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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