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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Tunisia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand these promising new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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