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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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