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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tunisia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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