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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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