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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tunisia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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