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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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