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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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