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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in digital education technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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