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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Tunisia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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