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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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