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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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