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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tunisia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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