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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Tunisia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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