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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tunisia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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