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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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