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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tunisia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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