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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tunisia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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