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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning are empowering students all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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