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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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