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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Algeria to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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