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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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