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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tunisia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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