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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational experiments. People want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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