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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning are enabling people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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