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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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