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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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