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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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