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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we 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 experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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