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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tunisia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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