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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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