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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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