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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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