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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tunisia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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