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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Tunisia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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