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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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