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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open education experiments. Students want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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