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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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