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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tunisia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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