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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tunisia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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