Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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