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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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