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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tunisia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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