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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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