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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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