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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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