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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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