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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning make it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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