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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tunisia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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