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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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