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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tunisia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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