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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Algeria to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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