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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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