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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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