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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tunisia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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