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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations 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 motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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