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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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