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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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