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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning enable students in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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