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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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