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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tunisia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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