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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tunisia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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