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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tunisia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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