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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Tunisia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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