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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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