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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Tunisia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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