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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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