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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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