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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning are enabling people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students 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 MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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