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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning are enabling people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Tunisia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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