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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tunisia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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