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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Tunisia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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