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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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