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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Tunisia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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