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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tunisia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these open education experiments. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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