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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tunisia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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