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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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