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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Tunisia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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