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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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