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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tunisia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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