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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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