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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and many other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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