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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Tunisia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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