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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Tunisia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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