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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mongolia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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