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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tunisia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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