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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tunisia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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