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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in digital education technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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