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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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