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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tunisia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to understand these open educational experiments. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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