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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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