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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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