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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Algeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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