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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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