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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Tunisia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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