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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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