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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tunisia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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