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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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