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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online education are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tunisia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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