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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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