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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Tunisia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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