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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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