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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Tunisia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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