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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tunisia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems 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 elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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