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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tunisia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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