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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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