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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Tunisia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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