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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tunisia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

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