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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tunisia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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