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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also explores 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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