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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Tunisia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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