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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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