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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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