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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tunisia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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