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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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