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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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