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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Tunisia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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