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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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