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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online education have enabled students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Algeria to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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