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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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