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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Algeria to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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