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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tunisia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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