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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tunisia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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