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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Tunisia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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