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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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