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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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