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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tunisia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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