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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tunisia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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