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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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