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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tunisia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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