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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tunisia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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