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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tunisia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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